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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [Lesser-Known Ransomware Facts You Should Know](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/lesser-known-ransomware-facts-you-should-know)

  Thursday, 16 October 2025

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Getting hit by a ransomware attack is never what you could describe as a positive experience. In fact, it is a nightmare scenario for anyone. The immediate panic, the locked files, the looming demand for payment—it’s a chaotic and stressful experience. While most people understand the basic premise of ransomware, there’s a lot more to these sophisticated attacks than meets the eye.

There are some lesser-known facts that can significantly impact how you respond and, crucially, how you recover. Let's get into it.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Compromised Data? What to Do After a Data Breach](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/compromised-data-what-to-do-after-a-data-breach)

  Wednesday, 01 October 2025

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Navigating the aftermath of a data breach can be a confusing and stressful experience. Whether it's a major company or a small business, a data breach means your personal information might be compromised. So, what should you do? Here’s a guide on how to react and what your options are.

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  [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Unpacking the True Cost of a Cyberattack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/unpacking-the-true-cost-of-a-cyberattack)

  Tuesday, 19 August 2025

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The Internet is more than just a tool; it's the very foundation upon which many organizations are built. From managing customer data to facilitating global operations, our digital infrastructure is indispensable. What happens, then, when that foundation crumbles under a cyberattack? Unfortunately, we've seen firsthand the devastating effects hackers can have. This month, we talk about the problems associated with a hacking attack.

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  [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)

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##  [How Hackers Steal Your Data (and What to Do About It)](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-hackers-steal-your-data-and-what-to-do-about-it)

  Monday, 26 May 2025

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Cybercrime has gotten a lot scarier as the methods have become more sophisticated and difficult to detect. They might look like official business, but in reality, they are dangerous and well-thought-out attacks that can endanger your company and all those who work for it. Today, we want to break down some of the ways these cyberthreats can fool even the most cautious employees.

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  [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [What You Need to Know to Keep Malware from Being a Problem](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-malware-from-being-a-problem)

  Friday, 11 April 2025

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Every day, cybercriminals wake up and choose violence.

Whether it’s a nasty strain of ransomware demanding a king’s ransom or a sneaky little virus that just wants to watch your business burn, the threats never stop coming. That’s why locking down your business is as essential as putting cream in your morning coffee.

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  [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business)   [Productivity](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)

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##  [Ransomware Is the Worst Type of Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/ransomware-is-the-worst-type-of-malware)

  Thursday, 17 April 2025

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Ransomware has evolved from a rare cybersecurity issue into one of the most damaging threats facing small businesses today. It’s no longer just a problem for large corporations with deep pockets. In fact, small businesses are increasingly being targeted because they often lack the sophisticated defenses of larger organizations. Ransomware doesn't discriminate, and for a small business, a single attack can be catastrophic.

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  [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [The Warning Signs of Malware on Your System](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-warning-signs-of-malware-on-your-system)

  Monday, 23 September 2024

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Everywhere you look on the Internet, there’s a scam, threat, or other malicious entity.

Okay, maybe that’s not 100% true, but the possibilities are nearly endless for hackers. They’ll hide spyware, adware, and even ransomware online, so you must take measures to ensure that your devices and business are safe.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Best Practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [CrowdStrike Issue Causes Serious Problems for Businesses, Emergency Services, and Critical Infrastructure](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/crowdstrike-issue-causes-serious-problems-for-businesses-emergency-services-and-critical-infrastructure)

  Monday, 05 August 2024

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July 18th, 2024 saw one of the most widespread and devastating outages in recent memory, as a global update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike brought about significant impacts to major infrastructures and societal needs. All this occurred even though only 1% of Windows operating systems experienced the issue.

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  [Current Events](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [How to Ward Against Getting Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-ward-against-getting-ransomware)

  Friday, 03 May 2024

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Every year, there seems to be a notable increase in high-profile ransomware attacks. If you haven't yet devised a plan to shield your business from these dangers, the time to act is now. Luckily, there are proactive steps you can take to reduce the impact of ransomware attacks, and it all starts with preparation.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [How Has Ransomware Evolved Over the Years?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-has-ransomware-evolved-over-the-years)

  Monday, 15 April 2024

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Did you know that the first case of ransomware surfaced in 1989? Since then, it has grown far more dangerous and common. Let’s examine some of the numbers regarding ransomware and how you can avoid it affecting your organization.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [This Malware is Impersonating Popular Business Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/this-malware-is-impersonating-popular-business-software)

  Saturday, 20 January 2024

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Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to trick users and businesses into falling for their traps. With cyberthreats on the rise, and online risks becoming more detrimental to businesses, it’s definitely something that all businesses need to have protections in place for.

A new attack involves ransomware being disguised as some of the most prominent business-related software tools.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Listing Some of the Worst Scams Your Business Could Deal With](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/listing-some-of-the-worst-scams-your-business-could-deal-with)

  Saturday, 16 December 2023

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Small businesses, like any other entities, can be vulnerable to various computer scams. Scams can have an unsettling effect on how your business runs, as it always keeps doubt—even if you do everything you can to mitigate risks—to whether you are going to be the victim of a horrible Internet-based scam. Here's a list of common computer scams that small businesses should be aware of.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [What Really Happens When a Ransomware Attack Strikes?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-really-happens-when-a-ransomware-attack-strikes)

  Wednesday, 03 May 2023

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Ransomware is perhaps the nastiest threat you can encounter, and the unprepared business could potentially be crippled beyond repair if it suffers from an attack like this. We’re here to demystify the inner machinations of a ransomware attack so you know better how to respond to it.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Whoops! Microsoft Update Has Been Missing This Critical Security Vulnerability](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/whoops-microsoft-update-has-been-missing-this-critical-security-vulnerability)

  Monday, 07 November 2022

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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For the most part, Microsoft takes security as seriously as it should, issuing updates and patches to maintain your Windows and Server operating systems. While you can count on receiving these updates for your supported operating systems, what you might not have known is that Microsoft accidentally overlooked a flaw in its own defenses.

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##  [These Are the Ways You Get Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/these-are-the-ways-you-get-malware)

  Monday, 17 October 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Malware has been a problem for people that rely on technology for decades. Like the security that is designed to mitigate the effect of malware, the malware itself has grown in potency and frequency and is a major problem for businesses. Today, we will take a look at a few ways you can get malware.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransmoware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransmoware)

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##  [Ransomware Has Gone Mobile](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/ransomware-has-gone-mobile)

  Monday, 05 September 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Smartphones have managed to hold out against ransomware a bit longer than other hardware and operating systems, but those days are coming to an end. It’s important to remember that the average smartphone is not protected with antivirus software and thus remains threatened by your standard ransomware attacks. It is absolutely critical that your business doubles down on its protection against ransomware, especially in the mobile market.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Mobile Devices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [There is No Value in Paying a Ransom](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/there-is-no-value-in-paying-a-ransom)

  Friday, 18 February 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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We all know at this point how dangerous ransomware can be for businesses. It can lock down files, threaten operational continuity, and in some cases subject victims to brutal fines as a result of privacy breaches. One place where you might not expect ransomware to hit, however, is customer reviews, and it all stems from the big question: do you pay to resolve a ransomware attack or not?

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Malware is Everywhere. Even Your Ads](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/malware-is-everywhere-even-your-ads)

  Friday, 28 January 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Do you ever see an advertisement for a free download of a popular Windows application and think, “Wow, this sure sounds too good to be true!”? Well, it most definitely is, and hackers use these malvertisements to infect computers with malware and other threats. Specifically, malvertising is used to download three different types of malware, all of which can cause harm to unwary businesses.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Let’s Look at Some of the Virtual Threats](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/let-s-look-at-some-of-the-virtual-threats)

  Monday, 03 January 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Network security is challenging for many businesses, and it’s largely because of the large number of various threats that populate the Internet. Some companies simply don’t know what the correct measures to take are, leaving themselves vulnerable to these threats on both a security standpoint and an employee training standpoint. We’ll delve into some of these threats and how they can be addressed.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Virus](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/virus)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)

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##  [Read This if You Don’t Believe That Ransomware is a Major Problem for Businesses Like Yours](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/read-this-if-you-don-t-believe-that-ransomware-is-a-major-problem-for-businesses-like-yours)

  Monday, 13 September 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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You’d think that cybercriminals would use ransomware to target high-profile businesses with loads of money to extort, but this is not always the case. Even a small business can fall victim to these particularly devastating threats. Ransomware, just like other threats out there, has continued to evolve and adjust its approaches based on the current cybersecurity climate, so what are some of the latest developments in ransomware?

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